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Preferred Diabetic Supply Program for NYCDCC Medicare-Eligible Retirees Covered under UnitedHealthcare

Preferred Diabetic Supply Program for NYCDCC Medicare-Eligible Retirees Covered under UnitedHealthcare

October 21, 2020

united-healthcare-logo - Family Practice CenterFor Medicare-Eligible Retirees covered under the NYCDCC Welfare Fund, UnitedHealthcare (“UHC”) is providing coverage for diabetes glucose meters and testing strips under the Preferred Diabetic Supply Program.

Effective January 1, 2021, the program will provide the following OneTouch® and Accu-Chek® items at a $0 cost share to Medicare-Eligible Retirees:

Glucose meters:

  • OneTouch Verio Flex®
  • OneTouch Verio Reflect®
  • Accu-Chek® Guide Me
  • Accu-Chek® Guide

 

Test strips:

  • OneTouch Verio®
  • OneTouch Ultra®
  • Accu-Chek® Guide
  • Accu-Chek® Aviva Plus
  • Accu-Chek® SmartView

Remember, when you use one of the approved meters and corresponding strips, your cost-share for diabetes testing and monitoring supplies is a $0 copay. If you are using another brand and would like to switch to one of the preferred brands, you may be required to get a new prescription from your doctor.

If you have questions concerning UHC’s Preferred Diabetic Supply Program, you can contact UHC at (888) 736-7441 or via their website at www.UHCretiree.com.